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Mummy

Medium · Undead · CR 3 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD

13 (natural armor)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-1

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Undead

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 700

Initiative Bonus -1

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 12

Saving Throws

Strength +3 Dexterity -1 Constitution +3 Intelligence -2 Wisdom +2 Charisma +1

Languages

the languages it knew in life

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

necrotic,charmed,frightened,paralyzed,Undead Resilience

Damage Resistances

bludgeoning,piercing,and slashing damage from nonmagical attacks

Damage Vulnerabilities

fire

Traits

Undead Nature

The mummy doesn't require air, food, drink, or sleep.

Undead Resilience

The mummy is immune to poison damage, to exhaustion, and to the poisoned condition.

Actions

Multiattack

The mummy makes two Rotting Fist attacks. If both attacks hit one creature that isn't a Construct or Undead, the target must succeed on a DC 13 CON save or be cursed with mummy rot (see the Mummy Rot sidebar).

Rotting Fist

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d8+3 plus 2d6 necrotic damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8+3) bludgeoning damage plus 7 (2d6) necrotic damage.

Bonus Actions

Dreadful Glare

The mummy glares at one creature it can see within 60 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 13 WIS save or be frightened until the end of its next turn. If the target fails the save by 5 or more, it is also paralyzed for the same duration.

About Mummy

Mummy is a medium undead with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 80 hit points (derived from None).

Mummy has communication capabilities including the languages it knew in life. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Mummy

2 tips available

When using Mummy in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Mid-level Encounter: Ideal for parties levels 3-8 as solo or small groups
Terrain Advantage: Use terrain to offset moderate combat abilities

Player Guide: Facing Mummy

2 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Moderate Threat: Prepare standard combat tactics
Tactical Advantage: Use terrain and positioning

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 3.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 1,200 XP
Hard: 1,800 XP
Deadly: 2,400 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Mummy?: Mummy has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Mummy?: Mummy is a Medium Undead, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Mummy speak?: Mummy can communicate in the languages it knew in life.